Tiz McNmara has shared April Fool, an extremely poignant track dedicated to the memory of his father and brother who drowned when he was a toddler in 1991.

“This song is written about my brother and dad who both drowned when I was 10 months old while sailing. I release a new track on April 1st each year as it’s their anniversary and it helps make a pretty tough time of year into a more productive one. These songs are extremely personal and close to the bone, but for me that has always been what making music was all about. It’s about telling stories and hopefully giving comfort to others” says Tiz McNamara, explaining the heartbreaking story behind April Fool.

“I’ve held on to this song for a couple of years, but was waiting for the right producer to do it justice. I recorded it in a cabin at Lake Echo in Nova Scotia, Canada, produced by Dan Ledwell, and it features some beautifully delicate backing vocals from Breagh MacKinnon. I hope you like it.”

The Toronto based artist had originally intended April Fool to coincide with the release his debut EP, but has postponed it until May 1st due to coronavirus.